How to Sign Up for Online Virtual Group Classes at PNWP

March 25, 2020

We’re VERY excited to announce that group virtual classes are now available at Pacific Northwest Pilates through Zoom—a video communication system that allows you to meet with … Read more

Studio Updates: We Are Live Now!!

March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020   Dear Friends of PNWP,   We hope you are safe and well. We look forward to seeing you in person very soon. The … Read more

Abs-olutely Not: A Response on Ab Curls and the Core

February 26, 2020

Recently, we posted the following New York Times article on social media and one of our readers asked us this question:  “I am very curious about your … Read more

Spot the Difference | Swan Dive Prep

February 3, 2020

Mandee Pearson is demonstrating the mat exercise called “Swan Dive Prep.”   Question: Which image is the correct one? A or B?       Answer: Image B   … Read more

Spot the Difference | Obliques

January 7, 2020

Mandee Pearson is demonstrating the mat exercise “Obliques.”   Question: Can you tell which image is correct?             Answer: Image B   In image “A,” … Read more

Pilates Posture: The Right Spinal Curves

October 22, 2019

Pilates is known for encouraging and enhancing beautiful posture. But here’s the truth: Developing good posture and movement patterns doesn’t follow a straight line. For the record, … Read more

Ab Work Without Back Pain

September 23, 2019

Do abdominal exercises make your back hurt? They shouldn’t. If you find that your back is sore after doing a series of abdominal exercises—either immediately after or … Read more

Home Exercise: Hip Rolls on the Stability Ball

September 23, 2019

  PNWP Instructor Emma Uebele demonstrates Hip Rolls on the stability ball. Try this one today for some extra challenge to gluteals, hamstrings, gastrocnemius and spinal mobilizers … Read more

Train Well: Pilates for Golfers

September 17, 2019

    Fore! Here are three ways Pilates can improve your golf score:   1 A strong golf swing needs a stable base of support. Side, front … Read more

Home Exercise: Obliques with a Stability Ball

September 17, 2019

    Oh my obliques! Lie with the STOTT PILATES Mini Stability Ball™ behind the mid-thoracic (upper back). Your lumbar spine (lower back) should be in a … Read more

Move Well: Stability Cushion

September 17, 2019

    Adding wobble to your workout can be wonderful! Here are four reasons for the STOTT PILATES Stability Cushion™:   1) It can help restore the … Read more

Pilates Pro Teaching: Tips on Feet

August 27, 2019

    The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. That’s about 115,000 miles over a lifetime.   Unfortunately, poor foot mechanics can lead to … Read more